Pigs

OUR APPROACH

Our kind of work. We’re like pigs in…..when it comes to pig health

We like nothing more than getting covered in mud and looking after pigs. And it’s important work too, as pigs can carry diseases called Zoonoses. These are nasties that can spread from pigs to humans...with potentially fatal consequences.

Leptospirosis is one such zoonotic disease. Symptoms can range from mild flu to multiple organ failure, even death. Another is Erysipelas rhusiopathiae or ‘Diamond Skin Disease’, a rather horrible nasty that causes infections on human skin.

If your pigs need attention because they aren't well or you would like to talk about keeping them well, please get in touch. We offer a number of other services for pigs, such as putting rings in their noses (using anaesthetic) vaccinations, nutritional supplements, wormers etc...you name it and we can help.

THE BENEFITS

Why VetSouth is a great choice

We're locals

We’ve been in the lower South Island for decades. It’s where we’re from and where we raise our families.

Wide network

We’re plugged into the Veterinary world and our team can call on expertise from all over the world, then deliver it locally.

Handy clinics

We’re close to you for consults, supplements, supplies...whatever you need. Pop on in or organise a delivery.

   

INNOVATION & RESEARCH

A never ending quest for improvement and advancement

Researching animal welfare and pathology is a passion we share, with our work being used by industry bodies such as Dairy NZ, the Sustainable Farming Fund and Beef & Lamb.

FURTHER READING

Latest news

Working dogs in autumn

Flea numbers have been higher this summer. Check that your dogs and kennels are clear of fleas now, before they cause any further buildup of flea eggs and larvae in kennel floors and bedding. Read more

Oh no, don’t say, “Cheese!”

Cheesy gland (also called caseous lymphadenitis or lympho) is a chronic disease in sheep and goats caused by Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis.Read more

Selenium levels in sheep

Over the past 2-3 years, our vets have been seeing many sheep selenium test results coming back as either low (less than 4) or marginal (between 4-10).    Low levels can result from a combinationRead more

BVD in bulls

Transiently infected (TI) bulls will shed the BVD virus in their semen while they are infected, reducing the quality of the semen.  All breeding bulls should have been vaccinated to prevent themRead more

In-clinic mastitis testing options

The DairySmart Jupiter machine, which has been available since last year, uses traditional agar plates and an incubator. However, it uses modern AI to detect what bacteria species are present.  TheRead more

Wearables vs. non-wearables repro results

As we come to the end of another busy scanning season, we’re often asked how reproduction results are trending and whether farms using wearable technologies (like collars or tags) are performingRead more

Meet the equine team: Ariana

Welcome to our Invercargill team's newest graduate vet, Ariana Miller! Ari has made the trip all the way from the North Island to join us down in Invercargill. Originating from Christchurch, she’sRead more

20 years of Sunni Southland days

On the 15th of March it’s 20 years since I started working at VetSouth. These days working at the same place for that long is a milestone. I’m a definite hen’s tooth you might say.   I haveRead more

Staff focus: Showing cattle

How many children were in your class at the event?    There were 12, all under 14 years old.   Did they all bring a heifer from home?  Yes, most of them had heifers there to compete at the GorRead more

Feeding senior working dogs

Senior working dogs benefit from special diets to support their aging bodies and ensure they have the energy for work and recovery. Ideally working dog diets should contain 25-30% carbohydrates,Read more

Salmonella impacts: A case study

A 550-cow dairy farm experienced a Salmonella outbreak in early May 2024.  Over the course of the outbreak, they had five cows die and 12 cows abort. They treated 20 cows with antibiotics andRead more

Southern Salmonella update

This increase coincided with the wettest spring on record, and other factors such as changes in feed, waterlogged paddocks, cold weather, carrier cows and exceptional stress on cows (and farmers) allRead more
 

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